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　　rAssistant Professor of Mathematics Education

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　　rCategory: rrFaculty

　　rDepartment: MATHEMATICS

　　rLocations: Macomb, IL

　　rPosted: Jan 10, 2024

　　rCloses: Open Until Filledr

　　rType: FT - Continuous

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　　About Western Illinois University:

　　Recognized as a \"Best Midwestern College\" by the Princeton Review.Western Illinois University, accredited by the Higher LearningCommission, serves nearly 7,600 students at its traditional, residentialfour-year campus in Macomb, IL and its metropolitan, non-residentialbranch campus in Moline, IL.

　　Job Description:

　　POSITION: Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics andPhilosophy with a focus in Mathematics Education

　　APPOINTMENT: August 15, 2024

　　RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will: (1) teachundergraduate and graduate students for mainly pre-service/in-serviceK-12 mathematics teachers; (2) conduct research/scholarly activitiesthat lead to grants, presentations, and publications; (3) engage inservice to the University and the community; (4) be willing to teach inthe summer and to work with area teachers through additional educationalexperiences such as workshops and conferences.

　　This position requires teaching a variety of mathematics content andpedagogy courses for future and current K-12 teachers. Courses willinclude undergraduate and graduate level to be delivered in bothface-to-face and online modalities.

　　RANK & SALARY: Assistant Professor, 9-month, full-time tenure trackappointment. Salary will be commensurate with experience. WesternIllinois University offers a competitive benefits package includingdomestic partner benefits. For full benefit information visit:http://www.wiu.edu/vpas/human_resources/benefits/.

　　Requirements:

　　REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Earned doctorate in Mathematics Education or closely related fieldby appointment start date and a Master\'s degree in Mathematics orsignificant coursework in graduate level mathematics;Strong potential for excellence in teaching, research, and service;Evidence of the ability to teach a wide range of courses focused onmathematics and mathematics education;Evidence of a strong commitment to teacher education and to qualityteaching;Oral proficiency in the English language.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Teaching experience at the K -12 level;Experience with the implementation of innovative teaching practices,including using technology to enhance educational environments;Evidence of research activities in the form of authored,peer-reviewed journal publications, professional conferencepresentations, or other scholarly activities.For a degree to be considered, it must be conferred from a regionallyaccredited degree-granting institution of higher education (orequivalent from an international accrediting body). Unless otherwisestated, the degree must be conferred at the time of appointment.

　　Additional Information:

　　THE DEPARTMENT: The Department of Mathematics and Philosophy has 24faculty, approximately 26 undergraduate majors, 104 minors, and 27graduate students in Masters Programs (Mathematics and TeachingMathematics). The department includes a Mathematics undergraduate majorwith four Options (Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Data Science andStatistics, Actuarial Science); as well as minors in Mathematics,Applied Mathematics, Middle Level Mathematics Teaching, and Philosophy.Additional information is located atwww.wiu.edu/math{target="_blank"}

　　THE UNIVERSITY:

　　AboutWIU{target="_blank"}

　　Since 1899, Western Illinois University has provided outstandingeducational opportunities to individuals in west central Illinois andwell beyond our region and state. WIU\'s traditional residential campusin Macomb, Illinois, is the educational, cultural and athletic center ofthe region, while the WIU-Quad Cities non-residential branch campus inMoline, Illinois, is the only public university in the immediate QuadCities region.

　　WIU-Macomb, IL:

　　Western\'s traditional, residential main campus offers a comprehensiveslate of undergraduate and graduate programs, including a doctorate ineducation, and post-baccalaureate certificates. A diverse community inwest central Illinois, Macomb features a unique blend of agriculture,industry, service, retail, education, and culture. Macomb serves as thecounty seat, with connections across the state with Amtrak providingtwice